YOUTH – 2016 CONFIRMATION DATES
ADULT – 2016 CONFIRMATION DATES
Confirmation at All Saints is during High School Formation for Confirmation includes attendance in High School Youth Ministry and attend a Retreat the first year of Youth Ministry Attendance in High School Youth Ministry, attend a Retreat and 4 of the 5 Confirmation Sessions their second year of Youth Ministry Attendance in High School Youth Ministry, attend the Confirmation Day of Reflection with Parents and Sponsor and Confirmation Mass.
Confirmation is celebrated here at All Saints in the Fall of the year. Those in High School need to attend the Sessions of “Chosen” in addition to Youth Ministry for two full years and required Retreats. Parents this is part of the Faith Formation that is needed to complete the Initiation Sacraments of your child. We are always pleased and feel Blessed to have so many of you follow through with the commitment and promises you made at the Baptism of your child.
(It is the prayer of the Church that our Youth remain active in Youth Ministry to be a Role Model to the underclassmen and to assist the Youth Ministers in sharing their Faith)
Bishop Doherty has stressed the importance of Mass attendance and Service as indicators of our readiness for this Sacrament. Since these are fundamental to who we are as a Catholic Family.
Here at All Saints we will work to assist the domestic church with opportunities for service both here in the Parish Family, and Community.
(Any questions please call Teresa at the Parish Office 574-722-4080)
***Youth that have missed formation in their 7th and 8th grade years will need a year of formation prior to their two years of Confirmation Preparation***
(this helps to assure everyone preparing for Confirmation have a good basic knowledge of the Faith they are preparing to Confirm)
Those planning to Celebrate this Sacrament will need
1. Copy of Baptism Certificate
2. Confirmation Sponsor
3. Confirmation Saint Name
4. Be committed to Youth Group and Confirmation Sessions